Choosing the right stallion!

[bicky]

Hi folks, I need your help! If you owned Kinzzy and had decided to put her in foal, what breed would you choose for her? She's 15hh and has 10.5 inch of bone!

I would like the end result to be a heavy weight cob type like kinzzy but about 15.2-16hh at maturity. Plus, i'm not too fussed if its coloured. Here's some pictures of her..............



Cheers! ;D

[jackiedo]

either a cleveland bay or an Irish draught for a big horse. To add refinement without losing type a welsh sec D

[bramblesmum]

would agree with the above, however be aware the height you want may not come with using a larger stallion it depends what is in the past genes of your mares bloodline as well as the stally

[K8]

she's stunning!!! No help on breeding front i'm afraid but wanted to tell you how beautiful she is!!

[cbc]

Irish draught or welsh D, there are some taller ones. If you wanted really solid, a good shire maybe?
She is lovely! Its nice to see some Jacob sheepies in the background

[specialsparkle3]

See your last thread on the subject. I gave you my ideas then Remember, always aim for conformation, temperament and above all QUALITY

[bicky]

Thanks folks.
SS3 - i've taken on board what you said on my last thread, many thanks.

cbc - I have thought about a clydesdale stallion, but worry that it would be too big for her and I would never want to put her welfare at risk in anyway. Decisions, decisions eh!

[mrsart]

Lovely Cob!

If she were mine, I'd probably go ID.

Where abouts in Cumbria are you?

[bicky]

Hi there mrsart, I'm just west of Carlisle. I'm glad you like her, she is quite amazing and my one in a million. Where abouts are you?

I'd never considered an irish draught before, but the more I think about it, it seems a perfect idea. Anyone know any quality, chunky handsome Irish Draught stallions?

[cbc]

Not your side of the country bicky, no I think an ID would be good as a first foal cross if you didnt go down the trad. cob route. I missed the other thread, so wont go on about pitfalls to look out for etc. Someone will correct me here hopefully, but do you not have to look out for good foot quality in IDs? (not trying to do them down BTW, I know some lovely ones..)

[mrsart]

I'm near Appleby / Kirkby Stephen.

I'm sure there are a couple of ID Stallions Carlisle way - check the breed website, they should have details. (I looked at putting my mare in foal a few years ago, but it wasn't to be.)

Good Luck in whatever you decide.x

[sara]

I'd be tempted by ID as well

[honey]

id say a nice iIrish draft, there are some good quality well put togeather id's out there that would suit your mare lovely who is gorgeous by the way.

[bicky]

Thanks folks, i'm getting more tempted by an irish draught by the minute.

I'll contact the ID society in the new year.

[specialsparkle3]

Personally, if you could find a horse that was 3/4 ID 1/4 TB I think that would be a better cross, but that's just me ! Whatever you do, insist on very correct forelegs and the flattest bone possible in your choice. Being Back at the knee and having round bone and apple joints is all too common in cobs.